Episode 202: Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Training

“Susan, how do I get what you get with your dogs?” is frequently asked, and the answer is the topic of this episode. We’re looking at 8 zones in your dog’s life, how you can use those zones to your advantage, and what the habits of success look like to get a well behaved dog. The scientific term for setting environments and situations up for your dog’s success is ‘antecedent arrangements’, and understanding how it works will bring you and your dog a life of joy together.

In the episode you'll hear:

How to get with your dog what I have with my dogs.
That success and failure leave clues for dog training.
The power of antecedent arrangements for creating success for you and your dog.
About eight zones of your dog’s life to use to your advantage.
How the stories we tell ourselves aren’t always true and undermine our potential.
Why I believe wholeheartedly that you and your dog can be brilliant.
The Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) cycle that reinforces behavior.
How I helped my dog This! with her fears and reactivity.
Examples of unpredictable situations with dogs and how to manage them.
The deciding factors for having a well-trained dog.